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blogs.abcnews.com - 6/12/2009

President Obama Fires Controversial Inspector General

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President Obama fired controversial Inspector General of the Corporation for National and Community Service, Gerald Walpin, without much notice.

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washingtonexaminer.com - 6/12/2009

What's behind Obama's sudden attempt to fire the AmeriCorps inspector general?

— washingtonexaminer.com — By: Byron York Chief Political Correspondent 06/11/09 8:14 PM EDT Some strange and potentially suspicious events tonight... concerning the Obama White House and the AmeriCorps program. I've been told that on Wednesday night the AmeriCorps inspector ... (more) What's behind Obama's sudden attempt to fire the ...

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news.yahoo.com - 6/11/2009

Obama to fire inspector general of AmeriCorps (AP)

— news.yahoo.com — AP - President Barack Obama plans to fire the inspector general who investigates AmeriCorps and other national... service programs amid a controversy between the IG and Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, who is an Obama supporter and former NBA basketball star. (more) Obama to fire inspector general of AmeriCorps (AP)

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youtube.com - 6/17/2009

Obama Fires Inspector General for doing his Job - IG Gerald Walpin interviewed by Glenn Beck (video)

— youtube.com — Obama fires Gerald Walpin for "no" reason. He was just doing his job investigating AmeriCorps money that... went to a community group called St. HOPE ... (more) Obama Fires Inspector General for doing his Job - IG ...

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